A research group has now developed a hypothesis whereby iron deposits in the brain -- resulting from alcohol-induced vitamin B1 deficiency -- can be regarded as key factors in cognitive decline.

WE is an acute, potentially reversible neurological disorder caused by a deficiency in or severe depletion of thiamine (vitamin B 1) that can result from chronic alcoholism, poor nutrition, long ...

This newly described role of vitamin B1 in this process could represent a huge step forward in our understanding of the development of alcohol-related neurological damage and, in particular, could ...

This newly described role of vitamin B1 in this process could represent a huge step forward in our understanding of the development of alcohol-related neurological damage and, in particular, could ...

The damage alcohol causes to the brain is both direct and indirect. It directly harms brain cells and interferes with ...

Therefore, doctors treating individuals detoxing from alcohol might prescribe additional treatments with vitamin B1. Doctors may recommend multivitamin supplements containing B1, B2, B3, B6, and ...

However, clinical practice suggests that treatment with vitamin B complex vitamins, such as thiamine (B1), folic acid (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12) and nicotinamide (B3) is essential, even if their ...

Drinking too much alcohol could affect how vitamin B1 is absorbed in your body, so it’s best to limit or cut out alcohol if you are taking B1 supplements. Vitamin B1 FAQs.

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a long-term deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It involves two brain disorders that often ...